I'm considering purchasing a set of 5 vintage temple blocks in their original red, gold & black paint scheme. I believe that they're Leedy's, although there are no markings on any of them. They're in their original state, with no attempts made to "recondition" them nor touch up the paint in any way. They're in fairly rough shape cosmetically, although functionally they're fine.

I'm considering adding these to my 1940s Leedy "project."

Here's the questions I'm hoping you can help me with:

1. Should I consider any paint restoration on these?

2. Would painting over the worn areas negatively affect the sound of the respective block in any way?

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And he stretches the page.

Anyway I never realized just how desirable those temple blocks were. I was hoping to come across a nice set for me one day but with those prices, I don't know. Super cool blocks Old school, make sure you take extra special care for them.

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MichaelSJ:

THANKS for your input. If you were the current owner of this set of temple blocks would you keep them "as is", or do a little paint job on them? Any advantages/disadvantages either way?

Also, they're mounted on a parallel metal piece that's got two "arms" that fold out (picture window wipers on your vehicle) that either mount directly onto the bass drum or onto some sort of clamp. I need someone to help me out regarding the proper mounting of the "arms." I've asked the WebMaster if he could be so kind as to post a pic of the "arms" so that you'll see what I'm talking about. THANKS AGAIN for your feedback.

THANKS for your input. If you were the current owner of this set of temple blocks would you keep them "as is", or do a little paint job on them? Any advantages/disadvantages either way?

I would keep them as is. Honestly though, it probably would not matter if you touched them up though, like people do with old bass drum hoops that have paint chipped in spots. Only difference is that the blocks were played.

Advantages: Look nicer. (But even if they weren't touched up, would you think any less of them or the kit they are on?)

Disadvantages: History, the wear shows these blocks have been played, and played alot. Used to their full extent while in service. It gives it more character in my opinion, like how others view the yellowing on WMP. Also once they were freshly touched up, you will probably be hesitant from playing on it to keep it "perfect" unlike in its current state you might feel better on playing the already worn down blocks to show them off.